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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 6 | Sharp and pointed like a porcupine's quills | |
3 | 31% | 11 | Insect-eating mammal with quills | |
Mammal With Pointed Quills Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PORCUPINE" which means:
- noun
- • Relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
An example sentence would be:
- • "The porcupine curled into a ball to protect itself from predators."
- • "The porcupine's quills are covered in sharp barbs."
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